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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.44, 325.04 and 168.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.44, 325.04 and 168.20 is: 252.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.44 : 325.04 = 168.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.44/325.04 = 168.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.44x = 325.04 × 168.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.44x = 54,671.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,671.73/216.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.60

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